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LIST OF TEACHERS 



SCHOOL DISTRICTS NOS. 9 AND 10, 



SUTTON, MASS. 



From 1790 to 1897. 



BY 

REUBEN RAWSON DODGE. 



WORCESTER: 
PRESS OF CHAS. HAMILTON, 
311 MAIX STREET. 

1897. 



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PREFACE 



There has been quite an interest for the past 
two years by the teachers and scholars of District 
No. 9 (Old Stone, as it is called), when they met 
at the residence of George Bates. It is presumed 
they may be continued for years to come. Hav- 
ing been instrumental in collecting and preparing 
some parts of the History of Sutton, published 
1875, and having many items of history referring 
to both District No. 9 and District No. 10, I 
thought it might interest the future teachers and 
scholars of the two districts to collect and pub- 
lish such history as I have, and more recent 
history collected. Having attended school in 
both districts over sixty years ago, and my chil- 
dren over thirty years ago, has prompted me to 
perpetuate such history as might otherwise be 

lost. 

R. ^. Dodge, 

''';,1Vilkinsonville P. O. 



Amer. Ant. Soo. 
25 i\ 1907 




HISTORICAL SKETCH. 



There have been many prominent men and 
women, both teachers and scholars, in the two 
districts. I will refer first to the Old Stone, No. 
9, since it was built, 1818. First, the venerable 
E. J. Mills, who died a few years ago at the age 
of ninety-five years, he taught 1828 ; Capt. 
Abraham Chase taught 1824, he lived at the brick 
house on the hill near Pleasant Falls, was well 
known as having occupied many town offices ; 
and next was Col. Charles Brigham of Brigham 
Hill, Grafton, who taught 1826 ; next was Major 
John McClellen, taught 1835, was Representa- 
tive from Grafton to the Legislature ; and next 
Judge Calvin E. Pratt of Brooklyn, N. Y., who 
taught 1847, who died recently, was Judge of 
the Supreme Court twenty-five years, was general 
in the Rebellion, 1863 ; A. L. Frisbie taught 
while in college during his vacation, 1856 ; 
Newell Wedge, Amherst College, 1848, taught 
this school several terms, besides private and 
high schools in town, fitting many young men 
and women for higher branches of education. 
The children and orandchildren of the late Joshua 



Armsby have been teachers for many years in 
this district, as will be seen by the records. His 
two daughters, Mary and Sarah, the former 
1857, the latter 1850. His son Fayette taught 
also. The late Joshua Armsby's granddaughters, 
Mrs. Walter A. Wheeler, taught many terms. 
Also Miss Sarah E. AVedge, who kept a very 
successful school for nine terms, years 1891 up 
to 1895 ; is now the principal of the Sutton 
High School. Mrs. Mary E. Penniman, eight 
terms, was a very successful teacher. Mrs. J. 
Tyla Holbrook was also a very successful teacher 
and taught many terms. Miss Minnie A. Gage 
of Newton was also regarded as one of the best 
of teachers. There are many others w^ho have 
been successful teachers, but space will not 
admit of their mention here. 

Of the scJiolars ivJio have been prominent men 
and iDomen^ are Dr. James H. Armsby, who 
became very distinguished as the founder of the 
Albany Medical College, Albany, N. Y. He 
was also United States Consul at Naples, Italy, 
1861. He was also a great benefactor to the 
Sutton Free Library. Rev. Daniel Anderson 
received his early education at the Old Stone and 
afterwards became one of the most distinguished 
clergymen of the Episcopal Church. Benjamin 
L. Batcheller was one of the scholars of this 



district. He was Representative to the Legisla- 
ture, town clerk and selectman several years. 
Miss Laura Prentice attended this school. She 
went to Germany and spent some time and 
studied the languages ; afterwards became a 
teacher at Westfield Normal School. The 
daughters of the late William Hall were success- 
ful teachers, as well as amongst the most 
advanced scholars. 

Names of some of the First School 
Teachers in Sutton. 
1732. Nathaniel Goodwin, keeping 

school, £3-12 

1732. Daniel Greenwood, keeping 

school 1 month, £3-12 

1733. Jonathan Marsh, keeping 

school, £1-16-0 

1734. Simon Dakin, keeping school 

2 weeks, £1-10-0 

1736. Parker Morse, keeping school 

in 1735 and 1736, received £19-5-0 

1737. Daniel Wilkins, keeping school, £10-0-0 
1737. TimothyBrown, keeping school, £5-5-0 

1739. Josiah Chace, keeping school, £15-0-0 

1740. Edward Earl, paid keeping 

school, £33-0-0 

1742. Mr. Holiday, keeping school 

six months, £8-17-0 



1743. Eleizer Dagget, keeping school, £7-0-0 
1745. Jacob Green, keeping school, £14-0-0 

1750. James McPherson, keeping 

school, £5-11-0 

1751. John Hicks, keeping school, £4-8-0 

1752. Stephen Minot, keeping school, £6-13-0 
1754. Willis Hall, "earring school 

master and two weeks bord," £1-2-3 

1754. Thomas Brown, keeping school 

3 months, £6-13-4 

1755. Willis Hall, keeping school 

three months, £5-9-4 

1755. Aseph Eice, keeping school 3 

months, £5-9-4 

1756. Willard Wheeler, keeping school, £6-13-4 
1756. Thomas Rice, keeping school six 

weeks, £3-6-8 

The above were among the first teachers in 
Sutton who were emplo3"ed in different parts of 
the town. 

Treasurer AYoodbury, pay Peter Dudley five 
shillings. It being for boarding a school Dame 
in Dea. Hall's District for the year 1786. 
Signed by Selectmen. 

April 4th, 1791. Treasurer AYarters, pay 
Jonathan Leland two pounds six shillings for 
keeping school four weeks in the Moses Leland 



District. March Chase, Timothy Sibley, Malachi 
Marble, Selectmen of Sutton. 

Feb'y 28th, 1791. Treasurer Woodbury, pay 
Benjamin Batcheller three pounds. It being for 
keeping school in Capt. Batcheller District for 
the year 1790 and boarding himself. Barth^ 
Woodbury, John Woodbury, Selectmen of Sutton. 

DISTRICT NO. 9. 

OLD STONE. 

Tradition says that the first school-house built 
in this District was built about half-way between 
the residences of Dr. John W. Brigham and W. 
H. Going, near the brook and on an old cellar. 
Remnants of the foundation now remain there. 
The next location was on the same ground where 
now stands Henry Stone's house (and near the 
present house, the Old Stone), where it was kept 
many years. The present stone building was 
built in 1818 by Whiting Fisher, who came from 
Franklin, Mass., that is the stonework. Dr. 
James H. Armsby of Albany, N. Y., in a letter 
in 1875 writes thus : 

" Albany, N. Y., March loth, 1S75. 
"Mr. R. R. Dodge, Dear Sir: 

" In reference to your letter of the History of the 
Old Stone School District I will say : I well remem- 
ber the old wooden school-house which preceded the 
stone structure, the singing and spelling schools that 



were held in the old building, . . . I remember when 
the suggestion of a new school-house came up, and the 
proposition to build one of stone thrilled my young 
mind. A stone mason was wanted, it became neces- 
sary to send to Franklin for one to build it. It was 
proposed to draw the stones from the different farms 
and such other materials to be used. I well remember 
accompanying my good father with his team to draw 
many loads of stones. It was an event of no small 
interest to the children of the district, and how we 
watched its progress and completion. And I can now 
think of its first opening, 1818, when I was only eight 
years old. John McClellen who was one or two 
years older than myself occupied a seat with me. 
The seats were then in pairs, a desk for each scholar, 
one was elevated above the other as the back seats 
Avere higher and occupied by the larger scholars. I 
can now, after 57 years, seem to see the many boys 
and girls Avho occupied and filled those clean new 
seats on the first school day opening, 1818. I still 
keep the precious Bible from which we read, the 
cypering book in which we copied our lessons and 
the old Scott's Lessons from which we read and 
recited our pieces to speak." 

Yours very truly. 

JAMES H. ARM SB Y. 

No. 9. 
Teachers of Capt. Abraham Batcheller 
District (so-called) tp to 1818. But 
after that time called The Old Stone 
District No. 9, w^hen the Stone House 
was built. 

1786. Solomon Howe , . . 

1787. Solomon Howe 



1788. Benjamin Batcheller Sutton. 

1788. Anna Batcheller (Summer Term) Sutton. 

1789. Anna Batcheller (Summer Term) Sutton. 

1789. Benjamin Batcheller (Winter Term) 

Sutton. 

1790. Anna Hall (Summer Term) . ... Sutton. 
1790. Benjamin Batcheller Sutton. 

1790. Benjamin Batcheller Sutton. 

1791. Benjamin Batcheller Sutton. 

1824. Capt. Abraham Chase Sutton. 

1825. Mr. Rich Sutton. 

1826. Col. Charles Brigham Grafton. 

1826. Austin Holbrook Grafton. 

1828. Edward J. Mills Sutton. 

1833. John McClellan Sutton. 

1834. Lucien Chase Millbury. 

1836. Mr. Lyon Woodstock, Conn. 

1836. Emmons Carpenter Northbridge. 

1837. Horace Hicks Sutton. 

1837. JuHa A. Woodbury Sutton. 

1837. Clara R. Dodge Sutton. 

1839. R. N. Merriam Sutton. 

1839. Emeline Peirce Sutton. 

1839. Miss Bixby Auburn. 

1841. Mehitabel Batcheller Sutton. 

1841. S. D. King. Sutton. 

1843. Anna D. Hall Sutton. 

1843. Miss Drury Auburn. 

1842. Maria Hall Sutton. 

1842. Frank Wheeler Northbridge. 

1844. Earle Josliu . AVebster. 

1845. Nathan Griggs , Sutton. 

Samuel Fletcher AVhitinsville. 

1849. Catherine H. Hall Sutton. 

Fayette Armsby Sutton, 



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1849. Jesse Heal Amherst. 

Augusta Wood Hopkinton. 

Names in Order of Years' Teaching. 

1850. Sarah E. Armsby Sutton. 

1851. Sarah E. Armsby Sutton. 

1851. I. E. Hooker (Amherst Coll.) 

1852. S. S. Fletcher Northbridge. 

1853-4. Mary A. Armsby Sutton. 

1855. Ellen Pierce . . 

1856. A. L. Fiisbie (Am. Coll. 1856). 

1856. Clara Parkman Sutton. 

1857. A. L. Frisbie 

1857. Mary A. Armsby Sutton. 

1858. Richard L. Dodge Sutton. 

1859. Lucy Kent Leicester. 

1860. Edwin F. Eawson Barre. 

1860. Angle C. B Harnden Boston. 

1861. Wm. E. Davidson Millbury. 

1861. Abbie E. Stockwell Sutton. 

1862. Newell Wedge Sutton. 

1862. Mary E. Taft . Northbridge. 

1863. Mary E. Taft Northbridge. 

1863. Mary A. Thayer N. Bridgewater. 

1864. Seraphina E. Hall N. H. 

1864. Mary A. Thayer N. Bridgewater. 

1865. Melissa E. West ^ Upton. 

1865. Helen Prentice Sutton. 

1865. Laura Davis N. Y. 

1865. MeUssaE. West Upton. 

1866. Abbie E. Stockwell Sutton. 

1866. Abbie E. Stockwell Sutton. 

1867. Emily F. Goulding Millbury. 

1867. Emily F. Goulding Millbury. 

1868. M. Maria Chase Uxbridge. 



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1868. M. Maria Chase Uxbridge. 

1869. Newell A^^edge Sutton. 

1869. Sarah E. Wedge Sutton. 

1870. Eva L. Makepeace . . Residence unknown. 

1870. Sarah E. Wedge Sutton. 

1871. Marian Hastings Millbury. 

1871. Alvin W. Putnam Sutton. 

1871. Alvin W. Putnam Sutton. 

1872. I.E. Pierce Millbury. 

1873. Mary A. Heywood 

1873. Mary E. Penniman Sutton. 

1873. Minnie A. Wedge Sutton. 

1874. Mary E. Penniman Sutton. 

1874. Mary A. Heywood 

1875. Hattie A. Holbrook Sutton. 

1875. Mary E. Penniman Sutton. 

1876. Mary E. Penniman Sutton. 

1876. Mary E. Penniman Sutton. 

1877. Mary E. Penniman Sutton. 

1877. Mary E. Penniman Sutton. 

1878. Mary E. Penniman , Sutton. 

1878. Mary E. Penniman Sutton. 

1879. Mary E. Penniman Sutton. 

1879. Ida Going Sutton. 

1879. Minnie A. Gage Newton. 

1880. Minnie A. Gage Newton. 

1880. Minnie A. Gage Newton. 

1880. Eunice Brown 

1881. Minnie A. Gage Newton. 

1881. Mary I. Benson Northbridge. 

1882. Mary I. Benson Northbridge. 

1882. J. Tyla Holbrook Sutton. 

1883. J. Tyla Holbrook Sutton. 

1884. J. Tyla Holbrook Sutton. 

1884. J. Tyla Holbrook Sutton. 



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1885. Nellie Dodge Sutton. 

1885. J. Tyla Holbrook Sutton. 

1886. J. Tyla Holbrook Sutton. 

1886. J. Tyla Holbrook Sutton. 

1887. J. Tyla Holbrook Sutton. 

1887. Emma I. Willis Douglas. 

1887. Emma I. Willis Douglas. 

1888. Delia Mofflt Northbridge. 

1888. Delia Mofflt . ... Northbridge. 

1888. S. Lizzie Dodge Sutton. 

1889. Mildred Sibley Sutton. 

1889. Jennie D. Norcross Sutton. 

1889. Jennie D. Norcross Sutton. 

1890. Mildred Sibley Sutton. 

1890. Mary G. Perry Sutton. 

1890. Mary G. Perry Sutton. 

1891. Carrie H, Hines Worcester. 

1891. Addie Hammond Sutton. 

1892. Addie Hammond Sutton. 

1892. Sarah E. Wedge Sutton. 

1892. Sarah E. Wedge Sutton. 

1893. Newell Wedge & S. E. Wedge. .Sutton. 

1893. Sarah E. Wedge Sutton. 

1894. Sarah E. Wedge Sutton. 

1894. Sarah E. Wedge Sutton. 

1894. Sarah E. Wedge Sutton. 

1895. Sarah ¥.. Wedge Sutton. 

1895. Evelyn Fairbanks Millbury. 

189G. Evelyn Fairbanks Millbury. 

1897. Evelyn Fairbanks Millbury. 



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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 10. 

LELAND HILL. 

Tradition says the first school-house built 
in this District was located between the resi- 
dences of the late Erastus Slocumb and Eli 
Sprague, about half-way in the pasture now 
owned by Mr. D. Orsey, the west side of the 
road. There were stones that marked the spot 
may yet be seen. It is supposed this was the 
first location from the first settlement of the 
town. The second location, and where the next 
house was built in 1808, was located near the 
residence of Darling Brown, half-way from 
Adams' Corner to the residence of Mr. Hartness. 
The old cellar where the house was built is 
within three rods of two upright town stones 
which mark the boundary line between Grafton 
and Sutton. This District took in a circle of 
one mile and a half, beginning at Adams' Corner, 
so called, thence to Fisherville, thence to Leland 
Hill near Mr. Hartness', thence to the G. H. 
Dodge place, thence to the Frank Dudley place to 
Adams' Corner. Many of the scholars went over 
a mile and a half through the woods and fields. 
At that time many of the scholars went until 
they were 18 to 20 years old, there being few 
advanced schools. As this house was built in 
1808 it was occupied 36 years, after which $300 



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was voted to move the old house to the location 
where it now stands, near the residence of the 
late Joel Knapp. The old building was cut in 
two halves and moved one-half at a time by 
several yoke of oxen on large wheels. It was 
joined together and finished off after being 
moved. Jacob Dodge moved the building and 
Joel Knapp finished it off after being joined 
together. Expense of moving was $35.00 and 
finishing it oft' was $181.00. There were other 
expenses which difterent ones in the District con- 
tributed ; Capt. Robert Fosdick gave the land 
where it now stands. This house was fitted up 
in more modern style — new seats and new floors, 
but the original frame and roof and outside 
boarding preserved. It was dedicated 1845 by 
Rev. Otis Converse of Grafton. After 66 years' 
service of the old school-house, 1874, it was 
voted to take down the old house and build a 
new one on the same place, as it was not con- 
sidered worth repairing. The present house was 
built by Mr. Green of Millbury. Therefore this 
District has had only two locations since 1808. 

LELAND HILL NO. 10. 

The Record Book has the following : ' ' This 
Book is the Property of School District known 
by the name of Dea. Jonathan Leland, bought 



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for the use of the District to keep their Records, 
1808." 

There were many teachers and scholars in this 
District. First, the family of Dea. Leland with 
himself were often teachers ; his sou Alvin 
taught several years ; his daughter Silence taught 
many years ; his daughter Catherine H. Leland, 
wife of the late John C. Whitin of Whitinsville, 
taught 1830 ; Mary Leland, who married Caleb 
Woodbury, taught 1836-37-38. Dea. Mark 
Batcheller, who was the father of Dea. Horace 
Batcheller of Farnumsville, taught 1809, was 
well known as interested in education at that 
time. William Slocumb taught from 1811 to 
1814, published an arithmetic and was a promi- 
nent teacher, settled at Marietta, Ohio. Otis 
Adams, who taught 1819, was Justice of Peace 
and Trial Justice, settled in Grafton. James 
Boomer taught 1824, was a Baptist minister, 
settled at South Sutton. Horace Armsby taught 
1827, was for many years connected in the sash 
and blind business with CD. Morse of Millbury, 
is the father of Mr, Armsby of the Millbury 
Bank. Dea. John Leland, who taught 1817, 
was of the firm of Leland & Sabin, manufacturers 
of machinery at Millbury about 1846. Austin 
Holbrook, who lived near tlje Catholic Church, 
Fisherville, and owned the farm near the church, 
was a successful teacher 1819, and taught many 



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other schools in other districts. Dea. Jonathan 
Leland, who taught 1822-23 and many years 
before was a well known teacher, as before men- 
tioned. He first collated the History of Sutton, 
and spent many years in antiquarian and histori- 
cal pursuits. He lived and owned the place 
where Mr. Hartness now lives. Jonathan 
Adams, who taught 1830, was noted as a civil 
engineer and was one of the surveyors of the 
railroad from Boston to Worcester. Edward M. 
Holman, who taught 1833, was a son of Rev. 
Mr. Holman who was many years pastor of the 
Congregational Church at Douglas. He became 
quite a business contractor. Joseph Bullard, 
who taught 1837, was a son of Dr. Bullard of 
West Sutton, and father of H. B. Bullard. 

Of the scholars who attended school in this 
District there were quite a number, among them 
were the family of Dea. Jonathan Leland, who 
were scholars as well as teachers. Alvin Leland, 
the eldest, went west and settled at Erie, Penn. 
Horace Leland was Justice of the Peace and did 
much business settling estates ; lived on the 
homestead. Of the daughters. Silence and Eliza 
remained on the old homestead, Catherine, Mary 
and Susan were married and settled in various 
places. Of the family of Jacob Dodge, Harvey 
Dodge became a well known agriculturist and 
was well known for his interest in raising good 



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cattle and taking them to the fairs for over 45 
years. Ebenezer R. Dodge was quite a linguist, 
was familiar with seven or eight different lan- 
guages. Reuben R. Dodge was interested in 
antiquarian and historical pursuits, accomplished 
much by preparing the History of Sutton. Gard- 
ner H. Dodge was largely engaged in farming 
as well as carriage and blacksmithiug business. 
The daughters, Sarah, Mary and Clara, were 
well known for their industry and filled up their 
part in life's pursuits. The family of Dea. Mark 
Batcheller all attended this District. Dea. 
Horace lives on the old homestead, has been 
prominent as Deacon of the Baptist Church of 
Grafton, and Representative to the Legislature 
and filled several town offices. Of the other six 
or seven members, they settled away from home 
and we are not familiar with their history. The 
family of the late Robert Fowler, near Farnums- 
ville, attended this school and several became 
large merchants in the west. The Slocumb 
family, both men and women, became known in 
business as well as intellectual pursuits, in differ- 
ent parts of the west, where most of them settled. 
Others might be mentioned who attended school 
in this District but space will permit only one 
more. 

Calvin E. Pratt attended No. 10 until he was 
fifteen years old. He became one of the most 



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distinguished men of his country; born 1828; 
settled first at Shrewsbury durhig the year 1836, 
moved with his father to the easterly part of 
Sutton and lived near the residence of George 
W. Rice. He was a bright boy and worked on 
the farms and went to school during the winter. 
He attended school at the Baptist High School, 
Worcester, and Wilbraham Academy, and fitted 
for college ; was clerk of the Police Court, 
Worcester, one year; studied law with Judge 
Henry Chapin. During the time from his admis- 
sion to the bar he had a large law practice in 
Worcester. In May, 1859, he removed to New 
York City, where he had a large practice of law. 
In April, 1861, he commenced to organize a 
regiment for the w^ar, the 31st Regiment, N. Y. ; 
was at the first Battle of Bull Run ; he was 
wounded at the Battle of Gaines' Mills ; he took 
part in the Battle of Antietam ; he was promoted 
to the rank of Brigadier-General and was dis- 
tinguished during the war. Immediately after 
the war he resumed the practice of law in New 
York City. In 1869 he was nominated by both 
political parties for Judge of the Supreme Court, 
which position he held until his death. He was 
one of the candidates much talked of for Presi- 
dent of the United States by the Democratic 
party after the war. This account is given to 
show what has been achieved by one of the 



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scholars of No. 10 by one who remembers him 
well as a bright boy. 

Supreme Court Chambers. 

Brooklyn, N. Y., 3Iay 14th, 1893. 

3Iy Dear Sir: — I received this morning your very 
interesting letter, and altliough I am in court hearing 
arguments I must make a brief reply. Your letter 
has so crowded my mind with so many reminiscences 
of fifty years ago that I can hardly determine what 
to say. You had probably forgotten that I worked 
for you on two or three occasions. Your brother 
Gardner called on me a few years ago and we had 
quite a talk on old times. I remember Avell as a boy 
I looked upon you as the embodiment of all learning 
and wisdom. I would be delighted to call on you and 
if I come that way shall do so. 

I have now been Judge of the Supreme Court 25 
years continuously. I am 67 years old and can sit 
only four years more, when I must retire on a pension 
by reason of age. I think it is 50 or 51 years since I 
worked for you. I have four daughters, three already 
married, and one son. The latter lives in Arizona 
raising cattle. I have worked very hard all my life 
and look very old. 

I will try and send you my photograph. I would 
be very glad to read anything of your collection. I 
cannot write more at the present time. 

I am, respectfully, your old friend, 

C. E. PRATT. 



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Ximinter ZTcrme. 

Male Teachers of District No. 10. 

1806. Jonathan Leland Sutton. 

1807. Jonathan Leland Sutton. 

1808. Ezekiel Pierce Sutton. 

1809. Mark Batcheller Sutton. 

1810. Solomon Nelson ....... Upton. 

1811. William Slocomb Sutton. 

1812. William Slocomb Sutton. 

1813. William Slocomb Sutton. 

1814. William Slocomb Sutton. 

1815. James McClellan Sutton. 

1816. Charles Warren Upton. 

1817. John Leland Sutton. 

1818. Otis Adams Grafton. 

1819. Austin Holbrook Grafton. 

1820. James Tisdale . Northbridge. 

1821. Ethan Temple ... Shrewsbury. 

1822. Jonathan Leland Sutton. 

1823. Jonathan Leland Sutton. 

1824. James Boomer Sutton. 

1825. Alvin Leland Sutton. 

1826. Alvin Leland Sutton. 

1827. Horace Armsby Sutton. 

1828. Josiah Holbrook Grafton. 

1829. John McClellan Sutton. 

1830. Jonathan Adams .... Sutton. 

1831. George Sibley Westboro. 

1832. Alvin Prentice Grafton. 

1833. Edward M. Holman Douglas. 

1834. 

1835. 
1836. 

1837. Milton Crossman Sutton. 

1838. Joseph Bullard Sutton. 



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Summer tTerme. 

Teachers of District No. 10. 

1809. Abigail Lelaud Sutton. 

1810. Abigail Leland Sutton. 

1811. Henrietta Collum Upton. 

1812. Abigail Leland Sutton. 

1813. Abigail Leland Sutton. 

1814. Abigail Leland Sutton. 

1815. Mary Wardsworth Grafton. 

1816. Lavina Gould thigh Northbridge. 

1817. Nancy McClellan Sutton. 

1818. Alice H. Mellen Sutton. 

1819. Mercy Johnson Southboro. 

1820. Mercy Johnson Southboro. 

1821. Mary March Sutton. 

1822. Joanna P. Armsby. . . , Sutton. 

1823. Silence Leland Sutton. 

1824. Mary Wardsworth Grafton. 

1825. Silence Leland Sutton. 

1826. Silence Leland Sutton. 

1827. Silence Lelaud Sutton. 

1828. Silence Leland Sutton. 

1829. Mary Ann Lathe Charlton. 

1830. Catherine H. Leland Sutton. 

1831. Clara R. Dodge Sutton. 

1832. Miss Grout Residence unknown. 

1833. Miss Grout Residence unknown. 

1834. Mary White Sutton. 

1835. Susan Hovey Sutton. 

1836. Mary Leland Sutton. 

1837. Mary Leland Sutton. 

1838. 

1839. 



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1840. 
1841. 
1842. 

1843. Mary S. Day Northbriclge. 

1844. Mary S. Day Northbridge. 

1846. Aclaline Bigelow Sutton. 

1847. Harriet Warfield Sutton. 

1848. Miss Stockwell Oxford. 

1849. Fannie Bates Sutton. 

1850. Jerusha Slocomb Sutton. 

1851. Fannie Bates Sutton. 

1852. Fannie Bates Sutton. 

1853. Fannie Bates. Sutton. 

1854. Fannie Bates Sutton. 

1855. Frances A. King Sutton. 

1856. Kate F. Leland Grafton. 

1857. Mary C. Dudley Sutton. 

1858. Jerusha Slocomb Sutton. 

1859. Samuel N. Rogers Sutton. 

TEACHERS, SUMMER AND WINTER. 

1858. Abia E. Stockwell Sutton. 

1859. Matilda W. Smith Sutton. 

1859. Sophronia Brown Sutton. 

1860. Celia K. Campbell 

1860. Helen T. Spalding Sutton. 

1860. Lizzie V. Carpenter Sutton. 

1861. F. L. Nichols Sutton. 

1870. Minnie Wedge Sutton. 

1871. Mary I. M. Knapp Sutton. 

1872. Lydia A. Searles Sutton. 

1873. Lydia A. Searles Sutton. 

1875. Angelia Nichols Sutton 

1876. Sarah King Sutton. 

1876. Sarah Kino- Sutton. 



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1877. Edna Currier Worcester. 

1877. Minnie H. Sherman Worcester. 

1878. Minnie Wedge Sutton. 

1878. Helen Winter Northbridge. 

1879. Frances A. Dodge Sutton. 

1879. S. Lizzie Dodge Sutton. 

1880. P^mnia F. Brown Worcester. 

1880. Bessie T. Batcheller Sutton. 

1881. M. Agnes Dalrymple . Grafton. 

1881. M. Agnes Dalrymple . Grafton. 

1882. Clara Farnum Uxbridge. 

1882. Inez Read Millbury. 

1883. Inez Read Millbury. 

1883. Lesta A. Hutchins Sutton. 

1884. Lesta A. Hutchins Sutton. 

1885. Lesta A. Hutchins Sutton. 

1886. Lesta A. Hutchins Sutton. 

1887. Mildred Sibley up to the last 

teacher, eight years, to the 
present 1897. 

The Old School-House, built in 1808, No. 10, 
Leland Hill, having been taken down, and a 
new^ one built in 1874, had answered for a 
school-house sixty-six years, had become quite 
shattered and dilapidated. The following lines 
were read by one of tlie members of the district, 
at the Dedication of the new one. 

THE OLD AND THE NEW. 
The Old Brown School-house, so shattered and torn 
Has left us, and lies with the things that are gone. 
And a new one looms up on the very same site, 
Like a black and white animal in a dark foggy night. 



JUN 13 1907 

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The old one we hold in onr memories dear, 

But now it has gone we '11 not drop a tear ; 

But welcome the new one more modern in style, 

Well suited to please both parent and child. 

But the old one, the brown one, how can we forget it? 

Carved out on its w^alls were those queer hieroglyphics, 

Cut out by the true Yankee boy and his knife — 

Perhaps 'twas the first one he'd owned in his life. 

But the new one ! Boys, be shy how you do it ! 

Or the teacher's green birch will soon make you rue it. 

For the style of such carving has gone out of date, 

And the reward for such labor is a blow on the pate ; 

So in your new school-house so stately and tall, 

We are happy to meet you, dear friends, one and all, 

Come on, all ye orators, echo your thunder 

Where the audience will sit in amazement and wonder. 

The old one has gone, and we heave not a sigh, 

Nor yet will we linger to bid it good-by. 

In the new one we'll get all the good that we can. 

And the next generation may better the plan. 



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